2010 Cadillac SRX Engine Problems
Owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about engine problems on the 2010 Cadillac SRX, 11% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 91,500 miles. The words owners use most often: “timing chain” (33% of reports).
- 52engine complaints
- 91,500median miles at failure
- 1mention a crash
- 1mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- $2,850typical repair cost reported by owners
- 48%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Timing chain: mentioned in 17 of 52 complaints (33%)
How much does it cost to fix?
Owners who wrote down what they paid or were quoted put the typical engine repair on the 2010 Cadillac SRX at $2,850, and half of them between $2,800 and $3,850.
Based on 5 NHTSA complaints about this problem alone that state a repair bill or quote (2018–2019), converted to 2026 dollars with the U.S. consumer price index. These are owners' own figures, not a quote: they include dealer quotes, and owners who file complaints often faced larger repairs, so they can run higher than typical shop prices. Prices vary by shop, region and warranty coverage. How we calculate this.
At what mileage do engine problems happen?
Based on 40 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 52 complaints, 1 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 1 an injury.
Cadillac SRX engine complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Engine and engine cooling
Problem: General motors is recalling certain model year 2010 cadillac srx equipped with a 2.8l v6 engine. If low octane (regular) fuel is used in the vehicle instead of the required high octane (premium) fuel as stated in the owner manual and on the fuel filler door, the combination of regular fuel usage and aggressive driving maneuvers may induce pre-ignition. If pre-ignition occurs, you may hear a pinging or knocking sound from the engine.
Risk: If the vehicle continues to be driven after the onset of this noise, a connecting rod or piston may break, resulting in engine damage, and perhaps engine failure, which would disable the vehicle increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will reprogram the engine control module free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or before june 11, 2010. Owners may contact the cadillac customer assistance center at 1-866-982-2339 or at the owner center at www.gmownercenter.com.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The vehicle was purchased approximately one month before this incident and was represented as inspected. While driving on the highway at approximately 65 mph, the vehicle suddenly exploded near the exhaust area. The engine then began smoking and caught fire. The brakes did not work, and the doors…
Addendum to Complaint Number 11691294.
The contact owns a 2010 Cadillac SRX. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was smoke coming from the hood of the vehicle, and the vehicle became difficult to maneuver. The contact exited the vehicle and discovered that the engine compartment was on fire. No warning lights…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2010 Cadillac SRXs have engine problems?
No. NHTSA has 52 owner complaints about engine for the 2010 Cadillac SRX (11% of the 474 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2010 Cadillac SRX engine?
Yes: 1 safety recall list engine. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
At what mileage do engine problems start?
The median reported mileage is 91,500 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
How much does it cost to fix engine problems on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
Owners report a typical cost of $2,850 (half paid between $2,800 and $3,850), from 5 complaints that state a repair bill or quote, in 2026 dollars.
What do owners say about engine problems on the 2010 Cadillac SRX?
The most frequent phrase is “timing chain”, in 17 of 52 complaints.
Other 2010 Cadillac SRX problems
See all 2010 Cadillac SRX problems or engine problems across all SRX years.